James Clayton Gulli

• GPA: 3.69/4.00
• Honors: Dean’s List (2025–2026 academic year)
• Relevant coursework: Calculus I & II; Applied Probability & Statistics; Principles of Financial Accounting; Microeconomics; Macroeconomics; Managing Success in the Global Environment; Foundations of Marketing; Marketing for Entrepreneurs; Professional Communication; Business Law; Organizational Behavior

Skills used: Microsoft Excel Python Bloomberg Terminal

Related: School projects in the portfolio

• Scanned high-traffic ocean beaches for hazards and distressed swimmers, executed preventive actions and water rescues that kept patrons safe during peak seasons.
• Provided emergency medical care as a certified first responder, stabilizing patients and coordinating clean handoffs with responding EMS units.
• Performed 10+ open water rescues and 15+ emergency medical responses.

Skills used: USLA Open Water Lifeguard EMR BLS

• Grew client base to 30+ recurring mowing accounts and 150+ landscaping jobs.
• Hired, trained and managed a small team of part- and full-time employees while overseeing finance, accounting, day-to-day operations, sales and marketing.
• Profit margin reached 50%; lifetime revenue, $250,000; valuation at exit, $75,000.

Skills used: Microsoft Excel Google Workspace

Related: Gulli Lawn on the Ventures page

• Created startup to offer small business owners access to an expert team providing sales, marketing and operations guidance.
• Developed Get Organized, Get Customers, Get Paid branding.
• Currently advising 2 clients on AI use, optimization, finance, accounting, sales and marketing.

Skills used: Microsoft Excel Google Workspace

Related: Clay James Group on the Ventures page